Analysis – 2020/21 National Budget
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided yet another excuse for government to kick the can of reform further down the road. But difficult issues like the size of the government wage bill and perennially-failing public enterprises will have to be addressed sooner rather than later.
Drought, Water Shortages & Climate Change in Namibia
This paper addresses three linked themes – drought, water shortages & climate change in Namibia
Improving the Business Environment in Namibia
This briefing paper examines what needs to be done to improve the business and investment climate in Namibia. The paper, funded by the British High Commission, updates a previous IPPR publication from 2014 on the same issue – see here: https://ippr.org.na/publication/easing-the-way-for-investment-in-namibia/ Namibia has been sliding down the global business rankings. As of 2019, Namibia was […]
No Room for Complacency – Small Arms Control & Crime
Gun use has gone up in Namibia, and stricter controls are necessary to stop them falling in the hands of criminals.
Whither Namibia?
An IPPR analysis on the state of Democratisation in a Dominant Party System in Namibia.
Water Governance in Namibia
An IPPR analysis on water Governance in Namibia.
Global Competitiveness
A IPPR World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report of an annual assessment of the factors driving productivity and prosperity in 140 countries .
Asset Declarations in Namibia
Namibia is lagging behind on asset declaration. What can be done about it?
An Overview of the National Council
An overview of Namibia’s second chamber of parliament
Namibia’s Foreign Policy
A discussion paper on Namibia’s foreign policy